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2. Understanding the DMS 2 Keyboard, Menu Systems, and Displays
Page 38
DMS 2 Operating Manual
FIGURE 2-8—This is a typical T
est mode display screen. Note that this Test-mode display looks dif
ferent
than the display shown in Figure 2-3. That’s because the display appearance changes when a data file is
open, as it is here.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
8
Getting Started
12
How to Use this Manual
12
Ten Steps to Launch Your Gauge
12
How the DMS 2 Measures Thickness
25
Important Features of the DMS 2
30
What's in this Manual
31
Understanding the DMS 2 Keyboard, Menu System, and Displays
33
Recognizing Displays
33
Menu System
35
Display Screen Features
46
Keypad Features
54
Setting up the DMS 2
56
Battery Installation
56
Initial Instrument Setup
57
Display Adjustment
59
Global Settings
61
OPER (Operation) Settings
63
Thickness Gauging Setup
66
Probe Type/Measurement Mode Specification
66
ALARM Settings
73
Probe Zeroing Procedures
76
Calibration Procedures
77
Locking the Instrument Settings
80
Storing Data in the Data Recorder
82
Data Recorder Capabilities
82
Building a Master Comment List
85
And Using the Virtual Keyboard
85
Creating a Data File
86
Editing the Names of Elevations, Locations, and Other File Content Labels
93
Storing A-Scans with Thickness Measurements
95
Additional Information on Working with Data Files
96
Measuring Thickness
101
Working in the Test Mode
102
Activating the Test Mode
102
Freezing the A-Scan Display (TEST-FREEZE)
105
Using the Minimum-Capture Mode for Enhanced Measurement
106
Measuring and Recording Thickness
108
Opening an Existing Data File
108
Activating the Test Mode and Storing Measurements
109
Closing a Data File
112
Data Enhancement Features
113
Attaching Comments to a Data Point
113
Recording Detailed Measurements with a Micro-Grid
116
Editing Existing Files with the Append, Insert, and Delete Functions
118
Changing the Digital Thickness Display to Indicate an Uncoupled Probe (I/O - LAST R)
121
Adjusting the A-Scan Display
122
How the A-Scan Display Can be Modified
122
Adjusting the Instrument's Gain
125
Adjusting Range
126
Positioning the A-Scan with DELAY
128
Purpose of the A-Gate and B-Gate
129
Choosing the Rectification Method
135
Working with B-Scan Thickness Mapping
137
Saving, Recalling, Clearing TG Setups (Parameter Sets)
141
Working with Stored Data
146
Introduction to the Data Recorder (DR) Mode
146
Selecting an Existing Data File
151
Interpreting the DR Mode / RECORD Submenu Display
151
Closing (De-Selecting) a Data File
154
Deleting a Data File
154
Navigating in the Data Recorder Mode
155
Changing the Active Data File
155
Navigating from Point to Point Within a Data File
156
Moving to a Specific Position Within a Data File
156
Searching for Specific (Tagged) Attributes Within a Data File
157
Automatic Advance Features
161
Adjusting the Data Recorder (NAV Window) Display
165
Storing and Recalling A-Scans
166
Modifying a Data File's Organization and Contents
167
Editing Existing Files with the Append, Insert, and Delete Functions
168
Modifying Data File Content Labels and Notations
172
Changing Thickness Measurement Values from the DR Mode
174
Setting Thickness Alarms
175
Statistical Evaluation of Data File Contents
176
Checking the Instrument's Available Memory
177
Generating Reports, Printing Data, and Connecting to External Devices
178
Interfacing with External Devices
178
Specifying Printers
178
Connecting to a Personal Computer
179
Sending Data Directly to a Printer
179
Generating Reports
180
Selecting the Report Type
181
Transmitting a Report
182
Specifications
183
DMS 2 Specifications
183
Probe Specifications
186
Dual Element Probes
186
Single Element Probes
188
Recommended Probes for the D-Multi Mode
189
Application Notes
190
General Notes
190
Flaws
190
Surface Conditions
190
Curved Surfaces
190
Thickness Measurement on Hot Test Pieces
191
Measurement through Coatings
192
Topcoat (Measurement Mode) (Optional)
195
Specify Topcoat Probe and Measurement
195
Mode
195
Calibrating for T-COAT Measurement Mode
196
Topcoat Probe Zeroing Procedure
197
Calibrating Coating-Material Acoustical Velocity
198
Identifying the Velocity Reference Block
199
Auto-V Measurement Mode
200
Specifying AUTO-V Measurement Mode
200
Warranty and Worldwide Service
201
Appendixv A: Hardware Assembly Instructions
203
Appendix B. Choosing the File Type
204
Appendix C: Helpful Hints
213
Appendix D: Upgrading the DMS 2/DMS 2E Instrument
215
Index
217
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Model
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Category
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Language
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